Peace
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China Envoy: Taliban Pledge Probe Into Attacks on Chinese Nationals
DID Press: Yue Xiaoyong said senior officials of the Taliban have pledged to investigate recent terrorist attacks targeting Chinese citizens and interests in Afghanistan. According to the envoy, the commitment was made during two days of meetings in Kabul with…
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Japan Allocates $2M for Afghan Returnees, Vulnerable Host Communities
DID Press: Japan has pledged $2 million to the UNHCR to provide emergency support for more than 116,000 Afghan returnees from Iran and Pakistan, as well as vulnerable host communities in Afghanistan. The assistance includes cash support for roughly 23,000…
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North Korea Backs Iran’s New Leader, Condemns US-Israeli Strikes
DID Press: North Korea has officially expressed support for the appointment of Ayatullah Sayed Mojtaba Khamenei as the new leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran. Pyongyang also condemned recent military actions by the United States and Israel targeting Iran,…
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UNSC Holds Special Session on Afghanistan
DID Press: United Nations Security Council will convene a special meeting today, Monday, March 9, to review the latest political, security, and humanitarian developments in Afghanistan. According to the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), the session will begin at…
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China Calls for Immediate Truce in Iran–US Conflict
DID Press: Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has called for an immediate ceasefire amid escalating hostilities involving Iran, the United States, and Israel. Responding to the recent attacks, Wang said the crisis has now become a shared concern for the…
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Trump ‘Takes’ Golden Gavel from Gaza Peace Council Meeting
DID Press: Images from the Gaza Peace Council meeting reveal that U.S. President Donald Trump removed a ceremonial golden-colored gavel—reportedly made of pure gold—after the council approved its plan. A television crew covering the event attempted to obscure the moment…
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Taliban Rejects Gaza Peace Council as Unrepresentative of Palestinians
DID Press: Taliban’s deputy foreign ministry official criticized the newly formed Gaza Peace Council, saying it lacks popular legitimacy and cannot offer a fair solution to the Palestinian crisis. Wardak wrote on social media that the council does not represent…
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UN Urges Immediate Aid for Vulnerable Families in Afghanistan During Ramadan
DID Press: International organizations extended greetings to the people of Afghanistan while warning of worsening humanitarian and food crises, calling for immediate support for vulnerable families, as the holy month of Ramadan begins. The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) said…
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Leadership Rift Erupts Inside Afghanistan’s National Movement for Peace and Justice
DID Press: An internal split has surfaced within Afghanistan’s National Movement for Peace and Justice, after a member of its leadership council confirmed that five of the 17 council members have left the group over disagreements with its charter and…
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Zelenskyy Seeking 20-Year Security Guarantees for Ukraine Truce Deal
DID Press: Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine is seeking long-term security guarantees of at least 20 years as a prerequisite for any peace agreement with Russia, underscoring Kyiv’s demand for durable safeguards against future aggression. Speaking at the Munich Security Conference,…
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